The portable EFB class-2 type is expected to exhibit highest growth rate in the EFB market during the forecast period from 2015 to 2020. This growth is mainly attributed to its capability and portability. The class 2EFB has the capability to calculate performance figures, display charts, and improve taxi positional awareness. The portable class 2 EFB can be used during all the phases of a flight. The benefits associated with implementation of EFB by airlines include flight operations, improved safety, and enhanced document accessibility. Companies such as Jeppsen, Rocket Routeand Apprimus Informatik GmbH (Avila soft) are into manufacturing the EFB software. North America is currently the largest market for portable EFBs.

The electronic flight bag (EFB) market is expected to hit USD 5.06 billion with a CAGR of 13.09% by the end of 2020 and witnessing the highest growth in software component segment along with significant opportunities in the portable class-2 EFB type.

The EFB software segment is expected to witness the highest growth over the hardware EFB due to its vast scope of application in each type of aircraft and flight type. The software can be easily upgraded with no replacement for the existing one. The software EFB is compatible with various hardware EFBs, which make it easier for the software manufacturers to develop applications.

The APAC region is expected to register the highest growth rate in the EFB market during the forecast period from 2015 to 2020. This growth in the EFB market of Asia-Pacific region can be attributed to increase in airlines spending for avionics modernization and the growing GDP of the region.

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